High School and Self-Education Board

New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Apr 20 (0)

Big used curriculum consignment sale near Franklin/Spring Hill, TN next weekend - chelsea in TN 21:54 Apr 20 (0)

My 9th grader and my husband have really enjoyed watching 1940s House (a docu-drama concerning WW2 era Britain) which ... - Kareni 19:57 Apr 20 (0)

"Teaching the Classics" dvd seminar for learning how to teach literature to you kids. anyone use this? - Lorraine in BC 19:30 Apr 20 (0)

I know this has been discussed a lot lately but I'm still stuck on foreign language options. (more) - Ang in TX 18:56 Apr 20 (1)

I'm not sure what age you are working with, but... - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 19:12 Apr 20 (0)

NEM, NSM and NMC users (Singapore math) - Trish 17:32 Apr 20 (2)

We're using the NEM 1 after finishing 6a and b last year... - Lori D. 19:30 Apr 20 (1)
- ACK!! "THERE" not "their"!!!! (inside the above message) (nt) - Lori D. 19:31 Apr 20 (0)

Tax & Storm's Mom -- Secular Trisms-Like History Curriculum? (more) - JennK 17:26 Apr 20 (1)

Not Taz and Storm's Mom however she might have been referring to History Odyssey which is ... - Kareni 20:00 Apr 20 (0)

difference between Saxon algebra 1/2 and new 87 - Jeannie in NJ 16:23 Apr 20 (1)

My ds went from 76 (softcover) to Algebra 1/2 this year... - Ang in TX 19:02 Apr 20 (0)

how do you come up with an essay topic? - GaMom3 14:51 Apr 20 (3)

Re: how do you come up with an essay topic? - Kathleen 15:52 Apr 20 (1)
- Oh, and like Lori's daughter...(m) - Kathleen 15:55 Apr 20 (0)
It's not too hard... - LoriM 15:52 Apr 20 (0)

Hakim's The Story of Science - is anyone here using this... - Heather in VA 13:16 Apr 20 (3)

Re: Hakim's The Story of Science - is anyone here using this... - Cassie 16:21 Apr 20 (2)
- Thanks - I did realize it isn't a science course.. - Heather in VA 19:42 Apr 20 (0)
- thanks Cassie- I want to use it alongside Apologia General for my "tagging along w/ his 7th grade brother" 4th grader. - Peek a Boo 19:00 Apr 20 (0)

Suggestions for a complete high school accounting curriculum?nt - Virginia Dawn 12:27 Apr 20 (3)

I've looked and looked, am I going to have to go with Alpha Omega?nt - Virginia Dawn 17:23 Apr 20 (2)
- Here's a possibility... - Karri 18:37 Apr 20 (0)
- I just found out "Accounting for Dummies" with an accompanying workbook will be on the market in August... - Virginia Dawn 17:48 Apr 20 (0)

TOG vs Sonlight or Veritas Press Omnibus - kw 11:57 Apr 20 (0)

How do you know what grade level each of the Lightening Literature books are for??? OR Can you choose which LL book to do with a 9th grader? - Pam L 11:44 Apr 20 (2)

In general... - Julie in CA 11:51 Apr 20 (1)
- OK Thanks... I will look more closely at the Hewitt website. NT - Pam L 12:55 Apr 20 (0)

Ok I must be missing something. Why is it important for kids to learn how to diagram a sentence? I never learned it and I never needed it to get my Bachelors degree. I guess I am asking what is the value.nm - Melody In Tx 10:43 Apr 20 (7)

Do you need to do a timeline to learn history? No, but... - Paula H 22:14 Apr 20 (0)
I learned in the 6th grade and I think it did... - Bula Mama 15:02 Apr 20 (0)
I never learned diagramming either... - Susan in TN 14:34 Apr 20 (0)
I learned diagramming in 5th grade (m) - Sandy C. 14:07 Apr 20 (0)
I have never had my boys diagram sentences. that said ...more - Gloria 12:46 Apr 20 (0)
It isn't important for kids to learn to diagram a sentence... - Janet in WA 11:36 Apr 20 (0)
It's certainly not necessary. It's more of a preference - LH 10:55 Apr 20 (0)

Grammar suggestions for struggling 9th grader - Tara B 8:50 Apr 20 (3)

Does he write well? - Laurie4b 10:06 Apr 20 (0)
have you looked at Rod & Staff? nt - karon 9:36 Apr 20 (0)
Have you looked at R&S 8th gr English for diagramming complex sentences? (m)... - Anna 9:35 Apr 20 (0)

All this talk about AP courses has me thinking. Questions inside, please... - Ang in TX 8:35 Apr 20 (2)

how we're doing it - Lynne 11:01 Apr 20 (1)
- Thank you, Lynne. nm - Ang in TX 18:38 Apr 20 (0)

Lightning Lit. 7 with a 6th grader....m - MI Mom 7:10 Apr 20 (3)

I have this to use next with my 7th. Here's my opinion... - Ang in TX 19:08 Apr 20 (0)
There is a Hewitt Yahoo group that would be a good place to ask this question. The author of LL posts there. (more) - Kareni 7:35 Apr 20 (1)
- Ah ha! It looks like you already posted there. Hope you get some good responses. (nm) - Kareni 7:36 Apr 20 (0)

Is it better to do 2 yrs of two different foregin languages or 3-4 yrs of one.? Thanks!nt - Susan A. 4:50 Apr 20 (3)

Many colleges want to see multiple years of the same language...<m> - JennK 12:19 Apr 20 (1)
- I don't know about colleges but I agree....<sm> - Pamela 13:08 Apr 20 (0)
The more of a language you can do, the better. Two years will only give you an intro, nothing to be proficient in. Two languages are okay, but master each one (as much as high school allows). nt - karon 5:27 Apr 20 (0)

reader's journal - kate in seattle 4:02 Apr 20 (1)

Re: reader's journal - catherine 8:56 Apr 20 (0)

high school earth science/astronomy text for year 2? - kate in seattle 23:14 Apr 19 (1)

I think we are going with the WTM suggestion of Astronomy, A Self-Teaching Guide, and also adding in Runkle Geography. m - Chris in VA 10:36 Apr 20 (0)

What Pre-Calc textbooks have you used? - DollyM 20:41 Apr 19 (9)

Do any of the texts mentioned below (besides Lial's) have DVT's and solutions manuals? nt - Virginia Dawn 12:24 Apr 20 (2)
- Blitzer's has both (nt) - CynthiaOK 18:49 Apr 20 (0)
- Blitzer's has both (nt) - CynthiaOK 15:31 Apr 20 (0)
I'm using Blitzer's because of recommendation at Singaporemath.com - CynthiaOK 8:16 Apr 20 (0)
I've decided to us Foerster's - Salminen 8:12 Apr 20 (0)
Lial's Precalculus - Carrie in NC 7:51 Apr 20 (0)
We used MUS Trig to bridge between Algebra and Calculus... - LoriM 6:58 Apr 20 (0)
Pre Calculus-Sullivan 7th Edition-great text! nt. - MIchelle in GA 5:38 Apr 20 (0)
I'm interested in the answer to this too. nt - Virginia Dawn 4:50 Apr 20 (0)

QuiverOf10... - TinaM 19:53 Apr 19 (5)

I do have a 9th grader this year and... - Quiver0f10 5:29 Apr 20 (4)
- Butting in. Can you link your blog? I'd love to see it. Thanks! nt - Luann in ID 7:07 Apr 20 (2)
  - Here you go.. - Quiver0f10 11:20 Apr 20 (1)
    - Not lame! I'm impressed. I put it in my favorites. Thanks! nt - Luann in ID 13:19 Apr 20 (0)
- Thank you! I appreciate it. nt - TinaM 7:03 Apr 20 (0)

History struggles again - could someone give me some input... (kinda long) - StaceyinLA 17:40 Apr 19 (17)

Stacy - Des 12:52 Apr 20 (2)
- Yes, I have definitely planned to add in a bit - m - StaceyinLA 17:30 Apr 20 (1)
  - You know if you want to just read the whole book you can - Des 17:40 Apr 20 (0)
Re: History struggles again - could someone give me some input... (kinda long) - Pam L 11:30 Apr 20 (1)
- I know you're right... I think that the whole thing will pass - m - StaceyinLA 17:28 Apr 20 (0)
A recommendation someone made to me.... - Kathy in NC 8:47 Apr 20 (7)
- Maybe a simple solution for you... - Anna 9:39 Apr 20 (6)
  - And keep working through TOG? (m) - Kathy in NC 10:06 Apr 20 (5)
    - Oh (m)... - Anna 11:30 Apr 20 (0)
    - Yeah.... - Anna 11:25 Apr 20 (3)
      - Great! I'll check out Great Source. As always, thanks! nt. - Kathy Mauney 12:53 Apr 20 (2)
        
        Just so you know- I had a really HARD time finding Amer. Gov't text at Great Source site. I think they hide it ;-). nt - Anna 13:02 Apr 20 (1)
        
        Of course, I'd use my brain and used the "Fast Finder", searching for high school social studies, I would have found it quicker. Link inside... - Anna 13:06 Apr 20 (0)
Well, if you really miss TOG... - Anna 19:16 Apr 19 (1)
- My kids don't like the going from book to book, or reading bits and pieces - m - StaceyinLA 17:25 Apr 20 (0)
Not insane...(m) - Kathleen 17:51 Apr 19 (1)
- I was thinking - Des 7:26 Apr 20 (0)

Any more input on, "Teaching the Essay?" nt - StaceyinLA 14:57 Apr 19 (4)

I plan on using the high school book available at bravewriter.com nt - TinaM 10:08 Apr 20 (0)
**Piggybacking on my own post - does SWB have a writing seminar or something?? nt - StaceyinLA 17:15 Apr 19 (1)
- She has a tape/CD on teaching writing. Writing Without Fear, I think it's called. It's excellent . . . - Luann in ID 17:38 Apr 19 (0)
Haven't used it yet, but got it in the mail today! (m) - Katia 16:23 Apr 19 (0)

Anyone use the AOL online Writing program??? If so what do you think?.......nt - GaMom3 14:00 Apr 19 (0)

For those who helped me work through my history dilemma... - Ang in TX 13:48 Apr 19 (0)

Hope I don't sound completely dumb, but what is the point of taking AP classes/test during highschool? nt - Quiver0f10 11:32 Apr 19 (4)

It will be most important for those wanting to go to the most selective schools. - srjbdl 13:30 Apr 19 (0)
Apart from getting college credit during high school - Larissa 11:40 Apr 19 (2)
- To validate homeschool coursework, regardless of credits issued or requirements counted by the college. If you - LH 12:11 Apr 19 (1)
  - You make a good point about focusing coursework... - Beth in OH 7:17 Apr 20 (0)

Hewitt and history - momee 11:00 Apr 19 (7)

Re: Hewitt and history - Luann in ID 11:32 Apr 19 (5)
- FWIW, we are using LL 7th . . . more ramblings - Luann in ID (the queen of "just one more thing") 13:24 Apr 19 (0)
- I am laughing that YOU replied. - momee 13:18 Apr 19 (3)
  - Well, you got me on a good day :-) - Luann in ID 13:29 Apr 19 (2)
    - Stepping in to say hope that you are doing much, much better. (m) - FloridaLisa 18:09 Apr 19 (1)
      - Thank you! I *am* feeling much better this morning. nt - Luann in ID 8:25 Apr 20 (0)
clarification - momee 11:01 Apr 19 (0)

If you child does not enjoy school and doesn't want to go to college what would you require of him. Thanks Jan and Lindy for the suggestions you gave yesterday, I appreciated your thoughts! - tlcmom 10:31 Apr 19 (4)

I'm struggling with my middle child on this. - Jan P. 17:05 Apr 20 (0)
Re: If you child does not enjoy school and doesn't want to go to college what would you require of him. Thanks Jan and Lindy for the suggestions you gave yesterday, I appreciated your thoughts! - Pam L 11:34 Apr 20 (0)
Well.... - Anna 12:17 Apr 19 (0)
I don't see it as an either or. - LH 10:43 Apr 19 (0)

Harvard Classics vs. The Great Books - Allie 9:46 Apr 19 (3)

If you are planning to use.. - Melissa B 19:35 Apr 19 (0)
I agree, I think Britannica skimped on paper... - Sunny 17:52 Apr 19 (0)
Re: Harvard Classics vs. The Great Books - Jan P. 10:02 Apr 19 (0)

Virginia Driver's Ed ?? - debra 9:35 Apr 19 (4)

I have questions, too! - Kelly in VA 19:42 Apr 19 (2)
- Re: I have questions, too! - Gwen in VA 13:19 Apr 20 (1)
  - Thank you!! That's just what I needed to know! nt - Kelly in VA 14:55 Apr 20 (0)
Yes. The on-line portion was painful but cheap. We survived. Any specific questions? (nm) - Gwen in VA 11:43 Apr 19 (0)

Comparing Foerster's and Jacobs' algebra - Laura K (NC) 9:35 Apr 19 (2)

I have compared them side-by-side... - LaJuana 19:14 Apr 19 (0)
Jacob's is just a lot more fun! The problem sets are a learning experience themselves. nt - MaryM 12:07 Apr 19 (0)

Help! Videotext/ MUS question... - Sharon in TX 8:45 Apr 19 (3)

Print out the placement test before pre-algebra and see how she does. It sounds like - m - StaceyinLA 9:13 Apr 19 (2)
- Excellent Ideas! Our book fair is in three more weeks and MUS will be there. - Sharon in TX 15:23 Apr 20 (0)
- I would call you MUS rep - lori in tx 7:02 Apr 20 (0)

how do I get the diameter of a circle inscribed in an equilateral triangle? - moira 7:38 Apr 19 (1)

Never mind, I figured it out. (nt) - moira 7:39 Apr 19 (0)

? on order in which to take the sciences... - Susan in TN 6:54 Apr 19 (9)

Thanks - you all have been very helpful! nt - Susan in TN 8:23 Apr 20 (0)
My thoughts are that you need to assess what your middle school foundation was first and the (more) - MaryM 12:14 Apr 19 (0)
It depends on the level you intend to study the subjects..... - Gwen in VA 9:03 Apr 19 (0)
I think it depends - kris 8:55 Apr 19 (0)
Re: ? on order in which to take the sciences... - DianeR 7:56 Apr 19 (3)
- the GCSE biology course dd is taking - moira 22:50 Apr 19 (0)
- I've found the same thing.... - Nan in Mass 9:39 Apr 19 (1)
  - This was my understanding. Physics first, and then Chemistry, which was needed for Biology. But it depends on level of study, which needs to be taken into consideration before answering - LH 9:54 Apr 19 (0)
Here's part of my last week's correspondence with the office of the author of Rainbow Science/Spectrum. According to them, it doesn't really matter. (m) - Jackie in AR 7:32 Apr 19 (0)

High school-level discussion: how do you do this with one (reluctant) student? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 6:42 Apr 19 (17)

He's not unique - LoriM 7:23 Apr 20 (4)
- The *think aloud* part - Anita in ID 13:51 Apr 20 (2)
  - No reason to be impressed... - StaceyL in Canada 18:46 Apr 20 (0)
  - Who knew that all my talking-to-myself would pay off? GRIN! (nt) - LoriM 15:25 Apr 20 (0)
- Lori, it's not often I literally LOL when reading a post... - StaceyL in Canada 8:42 Apr 20 (0)
Great discussion. I have a couple thoughts as well. - Julie in MN 18:51 Apr 19 (0)
I would suggest something like "Invitation to the Classics" which has a few worldview questions to discuss for each selection. Very thought-provoking. nt - readwithem 13:52 Apr 19 (0)
stepping out on a limb - kat ein seattle 10:32 Apr 19 (2)
- Well, I don't know... - StaceyL in Canada 10:51 Apr 19 (1)
  - Re: Well, I don't know... - kate in seattle 11:12 Apr 19 (0)
he probably is very good at analytical thinking, just not in literature and art... - CED 10:10 Apr 19 (1)
- Hmmm...guess you haven't come across my laments re math.... - StaceyL in Canada 10:56 Apr 19 (0)
Probably not very helpful, but... - Nan in Mass 10:03 Apr 19 (1)
- Yup! I do this too... - StaceyL in Canada 10:52 Apr 19 (0)
dinner table talks? - Anita in ID 8:43 Apr 19 (1)
- I wish!...but single-parenting here.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:43 Apr 19 (0)
Re: High school-level discussion: how do you do this with one (reluctant) student? (m) - Mary 7:48 Apr 19 (0)

Has anyone tomato-stakes a teenager who goes to ps? (m) - Maggie (VA) 6:09 Apr 19 (2)

Thanks! I'll pass the title along for her to read. (nt) - Maggie (VA) 11:06 Apr 19 (0)
"Parent in Control" by Gregory Bodenhamer... - Rebecca in VA 8:28 Apr 19 (0)

Any Latin Road to English Grammar users over here? LOL.....Are you using the colored paper/pens?.... - Tammy 5:24 Apr 19 (3)

Thanks, Ladies! I did find a multipurpose pen...but no brown, LOL! Oh well it will work! NT - Tammy 10:46 Apr 19 (0)
It is helpful - and not very hard to implement! ... - Laurie in ON 5:44 Apr 19 (0)
No, we didn't use the colored paper...(more) - Kathy D 5:41 Apr 19 (0)

Gileskirk users--------A couple of questions...... - Janie 4:59 Apr 19 (4)

Re: Gileskirk users--------A couple of questions...... - sarah 6:41 Apr 19 (0)
Re: Gileskirk users--------A couple of questions...... - Mary 5:17 Apr 19 (2)
- Thanks Mary and Sarah! One more question---how long is a typical lecture? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 6:54 Apr 19 (1)
  - american Culture lectures are about an hour long each..... - Carrie in NC 8:21 Apr 20 (0)

Does edition matter? Re: Spielvogel Western Civ - Sara in Ohio 4:38 Apr 19 (3)

No! You're just fine with the 3rd edition...(m) - Kathleen 7:20 Apr 19 (2)
- thanks for confirming my suspicions about PC-ness! - kate in seattle 8:33 Apr 19 (0)
- Thank you Kathleen!! - Sara in Ohio 8:29 Apr 19 (0)

Kathleen, a question for you, after our UD visit - leslie in tx 22:02 Apr 18 (4)

Re: Kathleen, a question for you, after our UD visit - Kathleen 6:58 Apr 19 (2)
- transportation to church - Christina in ME 18:01 Apr 20 (0)
- Thank you both, Kathleen and LaJuana; very affirming. - leslie in tx 9:17 Apr 19 (0)
I'm not Kathleen, but... - LaJuana 23:38 Apr 18 (0)

Profmom, MommyFaithe and Mom2boysndogs -- I sent my dh's response @ his accounting course - Jeannie in NJ 20:09 Apr 18 (1)

Re: Profmom, MommyFaithe and Mom2boysndogs -- I sent my dh's response @ his accounting course - profmom 6:06 Apr 19 (0)

What do you all do for current events? (more) - readwithem 18:55 Apr 18 (13)

I'm an NPR addict - Jenny in Florida 8:16 Apr 19 (0)
my 9th grader loves watching the news with me. We watch different shows, from different - DB in NJ 7:10 Apr 19 (0)
we read... - sarah 6:54 Apr 19 (0)
Real Clear Politics daily...(m) - Kathleen 6:49 Apr 19 (0)
Ds basically gets what we get... - Virginia Dawn 19:46 Apr 18 (1)
- That site is amazing! Thanks! nt - readwithem 6:26 Apr 19 (0)
We argue in front of the children over them. - CED 19:39 Apr 18 (3)
- I love your blog. m - Luann in ID 20:18 Apr 18 (2)
  - Just checked out the blog... - Jane in NC 5:41 Apr 19 (0)
  - No, but I was betting that the deal with the bonds is a nearly ubiquitous issue. Just change the names of the usual suspects. (nt) - CED 20:28 Apr 18 (0)
My oldest if very much into current events... - Anna 19:24 Apr 18 (2)
- That's a good idea, Anna. Thanks! nt - readwithem 6:25 Apr 19 (0)
- My oldest iS (you knew what I meant ;-) nt - Anna 19:25 Apr 18 (0)

Link inside..........thanks - Cinthya 18:03 Apr 18 (0)

Has anyone ever heard of CQLA curriculum??? - Cinthya 18:00 Apr 18 (4)

What does CQLA stand for? nt - Jan P. 8:25 Apr 19 (1)
- Character Quality Language Arts.......link inside - Cinthya 10:51 Apr 19 (0)
Re: Has anyone ever heard of CQLA curriculum??? - Becca in CO 20:25 Apr 18 (1)
- I havent heard much about these at all................m - Cinthya 5:01 Apr 19 (0)

Has anyone used Chalkdust Math's Algebra I? (m) - Anne in Maui 17:58 Apr 18 (4)

We have---pre-algebra through trig. - Robin NC 7:35 Apr 19 (3)
- Thanks, Robin! A few more questions...(m) - Anne in Maui 12:33 Apr 19 (2)
  - Hope you get other responses on the daily time requirement. - Robin NC 9:28 Apr 20 (1)
    - Robin, you've been so helpful--many thanks for your speedy answers! (nt) - Anne in Maui 20:19 Apr 20 (0)

Apologia Biology through Potter's School - 0:-) Angela 15:22 Apr 18 (2)

This teacher is new to TPS this year. nt - Chris in So Cal 8:47 Apr 19 (1)
- Thank you for that info. (nt) - 0:-) Angela 11:25 Apr 19 (0)

anyone know when Spectrum (Rainbow) will have biology or physics ready? nt - Jeannie in NJ 15:00 Apr 18 (1)

I answered on Curric. board, but will answer here, too. (m) - Jackie in AR 7:27 Apr 19 (0)

I think I blew it . . . I need help re: timing of math classes & SAPs - Becca in CO 14:51 Apr 18 (6)

Would he be ok with Algebra 1 this summer? - Jan P. 18:36 Apr 18 (1)
- Re: Would he be ok with Algebra 1 this summer? - Becca in CO 20:28 Apr 18 (0)
a word about physics, etc. - Lynne 16:00 Apr 18 (3)
- Re: a word about physics, etc. - Becca in CO 20:19 Apr 18 (2)
  - If you're going to do "physical science" with him late in high school. . . - Caron 6:53 Apr 19 (1)
    - Re: If you're going to do "physical science" with him late in high school. . . - Becca in CO 9:45 Apr 19 (0)

I found "Western Civilization: A Brief History" by Spielvogel (more inside) - Dawn K 14:41 Apr 18 (2)

Absolutely! If you plan it right, you could also incorporate and layer in Government/ Economics (nt) - Trish H 16:28 Apr 18 (1)
- I don't reckon you'd like to explain more? :) - Dawn K 17:08 Apr 18 (0)

Has ANYONE enjoyed using materials from Jackdaws?nt - Sandy 14:08 Apr 18 (8)

We're doing Magna Carta right now... - Nan in Mass 4:41 Apr 19 (3)
- Oooo, you have given me hope! Will you tell me how long you spent studying it and if there are good essay questions? - Sandy 6:41 Apr 19 (2)
  - We are spending about 3 weeks on it... - Nan in Mass 16:46 Apr 19 (1)
    - Thank you so much. I talked with hubby - Sandy 17:06 Apr 19 (0)
Re: Has ANYONE enjoyed using materials from Jackdaws?nt - Sandy in MA 14:41 Apr 18 (3)
- Mind telling me what the teaching guides are like? nt - Sandy 16:37 Apr 18 (2)
  - Re: Mind telling me what the teaching guides are like? nt - Sandy in MA 17:30 Apr 18 (1)
    - Thank you, I've always wanted to try one,because I loke the concept, but I have yet to find anyone who thinks they are worth the $.. - Sandy 18:02 Apr 18 (0)

Could someone please explain what the AP test are? I have never of this ...thanks - Lorri 13:40 Apr 18 (1)

Advanced Placement courses and tests (link inside)...(m) - Kathleen 13:48 Apr 18 (0)

Question#3: How do you determine if a course your child has completed, or will be completing, is an "Honors" course? - Virginia Dawn 12:51 Apr 18 (2)

I base it on a few things... - Kelly in VA 13:29 Apr 18 (0)
PS This is the last question today. I promise :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 12:53 Apr 18 (0)

ereks mom: lit essay rubric - StaceyLin Canada 12:40 Apr 18 (1)

Thanks! This is very helpful. nt - ereks mom 12:31 Apr 19 (0)

Question#2: How do you go about teaching an AP course at home? And how do you get admitted to the testing? - Virginia Dawn 12:27 Apr 18 (4)

a little bit more - Lynne 17:11 Apr 18 (0)
Here's what we found out.... - Kelly in VA 12:34 Apr 18 (2)
- You are a fountain of Wisdom! More questions... - Virginia Dawn 12:43 Apr 18 (1)
  - Answers inside! - Kelly in VA 13:26 Apr 18 (0)

Any one here have a homeschooled child accepted at William and Mary? - Virginia Dawn 12:23 Apr 18 (10)

This is very helpful as my 6th grader wants to go there. - shanmar 10:13 Apr 19 (0)
Re: Any one here have a homeschooled child accepted at William and Mary? - debra 9:33 Apr 19 (1)
- I agree! - Kelly in VA 10:55 Apr 19 (0)
LABS......(grrrr) (m) - Gwen in VA 14:54 Apr 18 (2)
- I'm supposed to get in all this stuff in the next 2 years?! ack!... - Virginia Dawn 19:22 Apr 18 (1)
  - Yes, it's busy... - Gwen in VA 18:07 Apr 19 (0)
Didn't SWB teach there??? nt - Peek a Boo 14:14 Apr 18 (0)
Not accepted, but interested! (more) - Kelly in VA 12:29 Apr 18 (2)
- Thanks, we'll be doing the tour thing this summer... - Virginia Dawn 12:35 Apr 18 (1)
  - 4 of one language or two years each of two different languages...nt - Kelly in VA 13:24 Apr 18 (0)

Government and Economics - Jan P. 12:15 Apr 18 (11)

Notgrass is coming out with a government course. nt - Praisefor3 7:04 Apr 20 (0)
Abeka is set up for 1 semester of each. It worked well for us. (nt) - Dawn in MI 18:32 Apr 18 (0)
Another alternative is to - momof10 17:28 Apr 18 (0)
I've been thinking about this for next year . . . - Luann in ID 14:27 Apr 18 (3)
- And more options . . . - Luann in ID 14:56 Apr 18 (2)
  - Gee Whiz! I have HOme Designed High School. - Jan P. 18:47 Apr 18 (1)
    - Are you the one who recommended it to me? Someone here did and I can't remember who. It probably was you! Thanks!! nt - Luann in ID 20:04 Apr 18 (0)
I happened to notice that BJUP's catalog has these two offerings, each for 1/2 credit and 1 semester.nm - Ang in TX 13:25 Apr 18 (0)
MODG has a syllabus for this that you could tweak, no doubt, to make it a half credit. - MaryM 12:54 Apr 18 (2)
- This is one classical education book I don't have. - Jan P. 18:46 Apr 18 (1)
  - Yes, Berquist's book is a wonderful resource. nt - Anna 19:27 Apr 18 (0)

Thanks to the ladies who recommended Landmark Thucydides. About Josephus... - one2go 11:39 Apr 18 (0)

Year Three Teaching Company lectures on video - Anne/PA 11:36 Apr 18 (0)

Does anyone have a child that doesn't want to go to college? m - tlcmom 11:35 Apr 18 (2)

Re: Does anyone have a child that doesn't want to go to college? m - Jan P. 12:21 Apr 18 (1)
- Re: I had one who was convinced she didn't want college... - Lindy 15:44 Apr 18 (0)

Jacob's Albegra: high school credits? - Becca in CO 10:46 Apr 18 (4)

Yes, just algebra 1. nt - Laura in CT 12:01 Apr 18 (0)
I'm counting it as Algebra 1 - Christi/NC 10:58 Apr 18 (2)
- I haven't taught it yet - Christi/NC 16:05 Apr 18 (0)
- So, what do you recommend for Algebra 2? nt - Becca in CO 14:43 Apr 18 (0)

Gileskirk users-----a couple of questions....... - Janie 10:15 Apr 18 (0)

What if he doesn't do Algebra 2? Can he still apply/go to 4 year colleges - Mom2boysndogs 10:09 Apr 18 (4)

I think that any 4-year college that accepted him - Claire 13:21 Apr 18 (0)
It would depend on the college/ university... - StaceyL in Canada 12:35 Apr 18 (1)
- I have to agree. Depending on the major, he may not need math. - K-FL 14:45 Apr 18 (0)
I think he would have a hard time getting accepted without it... - Virginia Dawn 12:17 Apr 18 (0)

StaceyinLA...a few things - Jennifer 8:24 Apr 18 (4)

Answers... - StaceyinLA 9:32 Apr 18 (3)
- Staceyin LA- an update on our math decision (more) - Trish H 16:46 Apr 18 (2)
  - Wow - that makes me feel good! I am glad to know my advice can help someone because it rarely helps me! ;- ) more - StaceyinLA 8:46 Apr 19 (1)
    - The only negative I would say is the lady who does Geometry is a little bland. (nt) - Trish H 20:23 Apr 20 (0)

At the risk of embarrassing myself on this outstanding board of mature thinkers... - MamaBess 7:25 Apr 18 (21)

I loved reading out loud so much that I've kept it but not every day. Just think if we *hadn't* done those early years, sigh. Very fond memories. nt - readwithem 18:52 Apr 18 (1)
- Our 15 year old son reads aloud to US most evenings...(m) - Kathleen 19:29 Apr 18 (0)
I have so far avoided... (m) - MFS 18:10 Apr 18 (0)
I missed the early homeschooling years, too. nm - Janet in WA 15:23 Apr 18 (0)
I hear you! - kris 11:05 Apr 18 (0)
I homeschooled my 3rd grade nephew in the fall following displacement by Katrina... - LoriM 10:13 Apr 18 (0)
No. I've been cleaning and rearranging my bookshelves and my youngest... - Padmé 9:54 Apr 18 (0)
I'll be the odd one out...(m) - Kathleen 9:31 Apr 18 (4)
- I agree (m) - Sandy C. 12:49 Apr 18 (0)
- I feel the same way, Kathleen. :o) nm - LisaNY 12:07 Apr 18 (0)
- I'll readily admit to enjoying a lot of things about having older ones - m - StaceyinLA 9:34 Apr 18 (1)
  - yeah-- that's me. Thankfully my oldest is 12 years from my youngest, so by the time my youngest is entering hisghschool, it won't be long till grandkids, right!?? nt - Peek a Boo 14:28 Apr 18 (0)
I have tucked away our treasured collection of books from those younger years... - Anna 8:04 Apr 18 (1)
- I also remind my 20 yr. old son... - MamaBess 8:19 Apr 18 (0)
No, not at all ridiculous. I'm starting to feel pretty melancholy about my kids growing up and moving on - m - StaceyinLA 7:48 Apr 18 (1)
- Yes, yes, yes, and... - MamaBess 8:22 Apr 18 (0)
Oh, yes! Love, love, love all that stuff! nt - LCGal 7:43 Apr 18 (0)
No, you are not ridiculous and not alone :-) I prefer K-2nd. I seriously miss picture books, lol! - Deb in PA 7:33 Apr 18 (3)
- What about Hop on Pop, Green Eggs and Ham, and Curious George? I miss them too. nt - MamaBess 8:20 Apr 18 (2)
  - Waah! Yes, I miss Dr. Seuss, too! Ds's read each and every one numerous times. (nm) - Deb in Pa 8:43 Apr 18 (1)
    - But think if any of those teens are doing Latin they can read Green Eggs and Ham in Latin as well as Ferdinandus Taurus! All is not lost! (nm) - Kareni 10:36 Apr 18 (0)

Anyone used "Foundations of Western Civ." by TTC? (m) - Michelle in MO 7:14 Apr 18 (1)

I'm watching it now... - MIch elle 9:16 Apr 18 (0)

look at pre-algebra options for my dd, really wanting - lori in tx 6:44 Apr 18 (16)

Hey, Lori - Des 7:06 Apr 18 (7)
- really a couple of questions - lori in tx 7:17 Apr 18 (6)
  - The video lessons - Des 7:45 Apr 18 (3)
    - i was able to find an epsilon dvd - lori in tx 10:22 Apr 18 (2)
      - This is what I did - Des 10:31 Apr 18 (1)
        
        thanks des for your help :) nt - lori in tx 10:34 Apr 18 (0)
  - I'm not Lori, but..... - Jennifer 7:42 Apr 18 (1)
    - Oops, I meant to say that I'm not Des, was hoping to help answer a few questions...sorry! nt - Jennifer 7:44 Apr 18 (0)
Well, I like both of your choices - m - StaceyinLA 7:05 Apr 18 (0)
Math Relief has built-in prealgebra, gifted teacher (nt) - Julie in MN 6:49 Apr 18 (6)
- Julie - quick question because it's been a while since we used it, m - StaceyinLA 7:06 Apr 18 (5)
  - Well... - Julie in MN 7:30 Apr 18 (4)
    - That's what I was wondering, because a full pre-algebra is more like a math review of everything - m - StaceyinLA 7:42 Apr 18 (3)
      - No, it doesn't review non-algebra things. We had used Key To for decimals & percents (nt) - Julie in MN 7:47 Apr 18 (2)
        
        That's what I am about to do with my son. Did you ever use the Key to Measurements?? m - StaceyinLA 7:50 Apr 18 (1)
        
        I just looked - book 3 is called "area & volume" & I see some perimeter nt - Julie in MN 10:04 Apr 18 (0)

Can someone link me to the Analytical Grammar site, and comment on her essay instruction?? THANKS!! nt - StaceyinLA 6:39 Apr 18 (3)

I found it, but would still like input on the, "Teaching the Essay," set - thanks! nt - StaceyinLA 8:13 Apr 18 (2)
- I didn't care for it... - StaceyLin Canada 12:44 Apr 18 (0)
- We used this last fall . . . - Luann in ID 11:36 Apr 18 (0)

Wordsmith craftsman has anyone used this for writing? What about the Christian College SAT prep. book by Jim Stobaugh? Thanks for any replies nt - Des 6:37 Apr 18 (1)

SAT Prep Book - Love It! - Tessa 20:19 Apr 18 (0)

Classmate users: a few questions - more - StaceyinLA 6:37 Apr 18 (10)

I've called the company a couple of times and have always had good customer service. nt - AmyCC 18:47 Apr 18 (0)
StaceyinLA....(I'm responding sheepishly since my previous outburst.... - Robin in DFW 11:01 Apr 18 (3)
- Did you know there are "extra problems" and "textbook problems"? I know because my dd needs lots of practice too. :0) nt - AmyCC 18:46 Apr 18 (1)
  - What level do you have? We had pre-alg. I knew about... - Robin in DFW 5:51 Apr 19 (0)
- Did you know each time the student goes into the self-test there is a new set of problems? - Trish H 16:55 Apr 18 (0)
I just came from the site and they may have a summer $20.00 a month... - Padmé 6:47 Apr 18 (4)
- When you purchased all 3 sets at the same time, did you get 3 Test & Solutions CDs? - Claire 9:23 Apr 18 (3)
  - I bought all the program and got only ONE Cd with all the solutions for ALL the courses, check your CD first.nm - Yolanda 12:44 Apr 18 (0)
  - Yes. Each set had it's own getting started CD, all the lesson CD's and an extra CD or the ......... - Padmé 9:37 Apr 18 (1)
    - Thanks. I am going to contact the company again. (nt) - Claire 11:02 Apr 18 (0)

ACT early scores report: Anyone else having trouble accessing site? - CynthiaOK 6:04 Apr 18 (6)

The site is working now - there are no scores for us though... :-( nt - StaceyinLA 9:38 Apr 18 (1)
- No scores available for us yet either (nt) - LoriM 10:11 Apr 18 (0)
Haven't tried, but tell me about this - can you go get scores?? nt - StaceyinLA 6:29 Apr 18 (2)
- Yes, the April 8 test scores are available beginning today (m) - CynthiaOK 6:48 Apr 18 (1)
  - Thanks! I am fairly impatient myself so this will work for me... m - StaceyinLA 7:14 Apr 18 (0)
Never mind: they just updated the site to say that the early reporting function is "temporarily unavailable" (nt) - CynthiaOK 6:19 Apr 18 (0)

Does anyone here homeschool in Kansas? Moving from PA this summer. Any tidbits would be welcome. TIA nt - karon 6:03 Apr 18 (3)

Thank you for the info and encouragement! We will be near Witchita. I'm looking fwd to arriving and ferreting out everything. Thks agn! nt - karon 5:49 Apr 20 (0)
We live near Kansas City (m) - Christi/KC 8:08 Apr 19 (0)
Hello from Kansas! (m) - Elaine in KS 18:56 Apr 18 (0)

Woo Hooo, I finally got "Method of Coordinates" in the mail.. - CED 5:44 Apr 18 (5)

CED, just out of curiosity... - Valerie(TX) 15:16 Apr 18 (3)
- I've never taken a formal IQ test... - CED 17:48 Apr 18 (2)
  - Sorry for the mix-up! (m) - Valerie(TX) 3:09 Apr 19 (0)
  - That was humiliating. I figured out what the test is. LOL .. - CED 20:27 Apr 18 (0)
Re: Woo Hooo, I finally got "Method of Coordinates" in the mail.. - TinaM 6:12 Apr 18 (0)

?? about the NLE.... - MommyFaithe 5:22 Apr 18 (3)

Here is a link - KPzz 5:29 Apr 18 (0)
It is only given in the spring (already over for this year)... - Laura in CT 5:26 Apr 18 (1)
- Thanks!! I'll check it out. (NT) - MommyFaithe 5:38 Apr 18 (0)

What is a typical Course of Study for kids who are focusing on Business??? - MommyFaithe 5:17 Apr 18 (1)

well, as an accounting major (m) - Sandy C. 12:56 Apr 18 (0)

I know this has been asked before. After algebra2 -Trig or Pre-calc? Why? (m) - Virginia Dawn 4:54 Apr 18 (2)

My older ds and dd took stat as an elective in ps. Ds took it AP and it counts for part of college math requ. He's taking Calc AP this yr as Sr. nt - karon 6:09 Apr 18 (0)
Many Algebra II classes include trig. (m) - Jane in NC 5:32 Apr 18 (0)

If kelp's cells are nondifferentiated, how does it make its holdfasts?... - Nan in Mass 4:26 Apr 18 (6)

division of labor in unicellular organisms-- e.g. Paramecium - moira 9:38 Apr 18 (3)
- Does it have anything on protists that have more than one cell?... - Nan in Mass 13:06 Apr 18 (2)
  - I don't know, but just to clarify about the kingdoms - moira 0:36 Apr 19 (1)
    - I KNEW KNEW KNEW that was going to happen... - Nan in Mass 4:49 Apr 19 (0)
don't feel stupid! I don't even understand the questions!!!! ;-) nt - Tracy in VA 6:11 Apr 18 (1)
- Re: don't feel stupid! I don't even understand the questions!!!! ;-) nt - Nan in Mass 10:09 Apr 19 (0)

Progeny Press or another Lit guide that's not to "heavy" (m) - Jennifer 21:00 Apr 17 (7)

I like MAXNotes. A lot. But they don't have guides for as many titles as I'd like. nm - Janet in WA 15:25 Apr 18 (0)
We really enjoyed the PP guides here. I think they are wonderful! nt - StaceyinLA 8:00 Apr 18 (0)
If you want background on the author, explanation of literary devices, etc., I'd second Sparknotes. (m) - FloridaLisa 7:23 Apr 18 (0)
Progeny Press are great....we just pick and choose ? and activities. Don't have to do it all. - Kay 6:37 Apr 18 (0)
Sparknotes? Maybe Glencoe's online guides (link inside) - Deb in PA 6:36 Apr 18 (1)
- Thank you all! The sparknotes look good, and the Glencoe link is wonderful Deb, thank you again! nt - Jennifer 7:54 Apr 18 (0)
We like the Progeny Press guides we used, but they are long. So they may not be what you need for summer. (nt) - Dawn in MI 5:31 Apr 18 (0)

Has anyone used the new Stobaugh editions with DVDs? - Jan P. 20:52 Apr 17 (1)

I haven't used it yet, bought it for next yr - I think it looks like a great program and will help my non-writing son progress. Looking forward to it! nt - karon 6:11 Apr 18 (0)

Peggy, I answered your post below re: Geometry Success and Geometry the Easy Way........(m)... - Lesley 20:31 Apr 17 (2)

Thanks so much, Lesley--one other question...... - Peggy 4:20 Apr 18 (1)
- answer to your one other question......(m)... - Lesley 15:40 Apr 18 (0)

Classmate Algebra...Test & Solution CD??? - Jennifer 20:26 Apr 17 (9)

Yes. There is a separate Tests & Solutions CD. - Claire 20:34 Apr 17 (8)
- UGH!!........ - Jennifer 20:36 Apr 17 (7)
  - Re: UGH!!........ - Dana 8:33 Apr 18 (1)
    - The same thing happened to me -- no T&S CD in the package -- - Claire 9:26 Apr 18 (0)
  - Mine came separately with each kit. I can walk you through the cd's and their labels if you need it. nt - Padmé 4:49 Apr 18 (2)
    - Re: Mine came separately with each kit. I can walk you through the cd's and their labels if you need it. nt - Jennifer 8:00 Apr 18 (1)
      - I got everything you got plus 2 more discs called Getting Started and.... - Padmé 10:04 Apr 18 (0)
  - Email me...... - Claire 20:37 Apr 17 (1)
    - you've got mail :o) - Jennifer 20:53 Apr 17 (0)

ok, i rethought my Q from the curriculum board about math videos for my 7th grader, and I'd like y'all's opinion: - Peek a Boo -who can't *believe* she's on the *high school* board! ack! 19:55 Apr 17 (6)

I posted a fairly long post to you on the K-8 under your thread comparing several of the programs... nt - StaceyinLA 6:59 Apr 18 (1)
- and it was very well done! TY! nt - Peek a Boo 14:19 Apr 18 (0)
Take a look at Classmate Math since he likes computers...... - Claire 5:55 Apr 18 (0)
Have you considered JUST Module A of Videotext for next year? - leslie your neighbor for a short while longer ;-) 22:18 Apr 17 (2)
- hey leslie! - Peek a Boo 14:18 Apr 18 (1)
  - Wish I had it for you. Sold the whole kit and kaboodle. But (m) - leslie in tx 21:50 Apr 18 (0)

Classical Writing vs writing Strands.. - Becky in Mexico 18:46 Apr 17 (4)

Re: Classical Writing vs writing Strands.. - Jan P. 11:42 Apr 18 (3)
- So,you recomend me to stick with WS and supplement.. - Becky in Mexico 18:39 Apr 18 (2)
  - Re: So,you recomend me to stick with WS and supplement.. - Jan P. 10:20 Apr 19 (1)
    - Dear Jan,thanks a lot for your comments, actually... - Becky in Mexico 16:02 Apr 20 (0)

Have you used, either in total or as a supplement, Stobaugh's History Units? They look very interesting. nt - Lorraine in BC 17:50 Apr 17 (0)

Anyone know of accounting, finance, or income tax preparation curriculum? m - profmom 17:49 Apr 17 (9)

here is the response from my dh regarding his homeschool accounting class - Dh to Jeannie in NJ 19:58 Apr 18 (0)
My dh is writing an accounting course for homeschool high school kids - Jeannie in NJ 10:41 Apr 18 (3)
- Great! Thanks!! nt - profmom ( :-D looking foward to it!) 17:32 Apr 18 (0)
- Me too, please! My son would LOVE to take this course before college.nt - Mom2boysndogs 13:00 Apr 18 (0)
- Me too please!! - MommyFaithe 11:07 Apr 18 (0)
Re: Anyone know of accounting, finance, or income tax preparation curriculum? m - MommyFaithe 5:21 Apr 18 (3)
- Here's an idea - profmom 17:44 Apr 18 (2)
  - I'm thinking particularly... - profmom 18:05 Apr 18 (1)
    - Thank You so much for this link!!! - Mommyfaithe 5:08 Apr 19 (0)

Is there a yahoo group for Lial's maths? I did a search and couldn't find one. - Mama Owl 17:09 Apr 17 (3)

NEW Group for Lial's Math - MO 23:09 Apr 17 (2)
- Re: NEW Group for Lial's Math - TinaM 6:15 Apr 18 (1)
  - oops link inside! - Mama Owl 8:13 Apr 18 (0)

Can you guys make some suggestions for the most readable of the ancients? (m) - Lynne 13:25 Apr 17 (10)

Thank you for these titles! After skimming through some I'm feeling a little more confident. - Lynne 5:12 Apr 18 (0)
our favorites this year - kate in seattle 16:44 Apr 17 (5)
- Re: our favorites this year - Beth in CO 17:24 Apr 17 (4)
  - re: Metamorphoses, et. al.--are there some questionable parts I should be aware of? - Lynne 5:07 Apr 18 (3)
    - ...questionable parts? You bet!! --plenty of them.... - Beth in CO 6:54 Apr 18 (2)
      - Re: ...questionable parts - Lynne 15:07 Apr 18 (1)
        
        Re: ...questionable parts - Beth in CO 7:19 Apr 20 (0)
Homer is pretty easy, if you have a good intro. Also, we found... - Chris in VA 15:43 Apr 17 (0)
We used Greenleaf Guide to Ancient Literature . . . - Luann in ID 13:51 Apr 17 (0)
We're starting this next year :) so I plan to use WEM, WTM and Invitation to the Classics. nt - readwithem 13:44 Apr 17 (0)

Because of your wisdom, ladies, I am begging for help with history next year. If you can bear with me... - Ang in TX 12:42 Apr 17 (7)

Many thanks to each of you for your words of wisdom. I'll let you know what I decide. Thanks!nm - Ang in TX 10:51 Apr 18 (0)
Sonlight - Robin NC 7:05 Apr 18 (0)
You could try BJUP geography and the All Through The Ages book selections.... - Padmé 6:27 Apr 18 (0)
Here's a few suggestions - Elaine in PA 13:33 Apr 17 (3)
- no advice, just a thought or two... - Lori D. 15:28 Apr 17 (2)
  - All-American History - YJ in AL 4:52 Apr 18 (1)
    - are you using this? would you mind telling more about it?, nt - momee 9:17 Apr 19 (0)

I need a good, easy to implement writing assessment rubric for grading response to literature essays. Any available online? TIA! nt - ereks mom 12:10 Apr 17 (0)

Protozoa or protoctists? ... - Nan in Mass 11:56 Apr 17 (2)

Protozoa is the old name - moira 12:25 Apr 17 (1)
- I suspected as much. Thank you. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 12:42 Apr 17 (0)

Story of Painting....does it matter what edition I use? What about the DVD's?...this is for TOG yr 4 - GaMom3 11:06 Apr 17 (2)

If you're referring to Sr. Wendy's SOP... - Anna 12:44 Apr 17 (1)
- thank you - GaMom3 18:09 Apr 17 (0)

Can someone please help--what do you consider the basics for a 1 semester intro to art class? For.... - Peggy 11:05 Apr 17 (3)

Short Lessons in Art History... - Moira in MA 15:26 Apr 17 (0)
Hillyer has an art history book that is very interesting to read. (m) - lamb 12:32 Apr 17 (0)
Also, is there a simple project the guys could do for this course? nm - Peggy 11:13 Apr 17 (0)

CLEP test- which prep materials? - one2go 10:49 Apr 17 (4)

Re: CLEP test- which prep materials? - Teresa in MO 11:12 Apr 17 (3)
- My dd just did the Intro to Sociology (& passed :o) - K-FL 15:51 Apr 17 (0)
- ditto...the biology one was written by a h.s. mom nt - Lynne 12:34 Apr 17 (1)
  - Thanks, Ladies (nt) - one2go 19:33 Apr 17 (0)

**Asking again: Has anyone here supplemented/substituted Hewitt Lightning Lit units with some of the Smarr Lit units??? (more...) - ereks mom 10:10 Apr 17 (1)

If you're just looking for lit guides there are some... - Trish H 14:45 Apr 17 (0)

THose of you using PTIW - How much time per day do you spend on this?... - Nan in Mass 10:07 Apr 17 (6)

Re: THose of you using PTIW - How much time per day do you spend on this?... - SusanAR 16:04 Apr 17 (0)
It depends... - LisaNY 10:28 Apr 17 (4)
- LisaNY - do PTIW and CW mesh well?.... - Heather in VA 11:24 Apr 17

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